Newly diagnosed with Lyme Disease

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  1. frantzracing0

    frantzracing0 Weekend Warrior

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    Today im on day 5 of treatment for Lyme Disease and let me tell you.......THIS SUCKS. Migranes, joint pain, nausea the whole 9 yards. I have more tests to do today. They think the bacteria is in my brain because of the neurological symptoms im having (blacking out, dizzy spells, loss of memory etc) which would require a stronger antibiotic delivered by IV.

    As of right now, the joint pain comes and goes. Saturday I put 120 arrows through my bow with zero issues or pain, yesterday on the other hand I coudnt barely draw my bow more than once due to pain in my wrists.
     
  2. Drivingtacks

    Drivingtacks Die Hard Bowhunter

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    That sucks. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    I feel for you been thru it myself, it sucks.
     
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    Good luck, hopefully you'll have a quick and full recovery.
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    Prayers for recovery brother!
     
  6. Chago

    Chago Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Google the rife machine. A guy at work told me how he suffered fr almost 5 years. He was sent to this doctor that uses this machine and it cured him. He's now 6 years without any symptoms or treatments. He told me he referred over 30 people to this same treatment and all were just as successful.
     
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    have a speedy recovery.
     
  8. TEmbry

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    Most medical professionals will agree the rife machine operates on unfounded claims and as a patient you should definitely stick to conventional treatments (radio waves don't kill bacteria, antibiotics do)... That said, If all else fails I suppose it may be worth a shot to know you left no stone unturned...
     
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    Wow, this close to the season open. Sorry to hear. Good luck on a speedy recovery. Keep us posted on your results.
     
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    Swamp Stalker Legendary Woodsman

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    damn sorry to hear! I wish you a speedy recovery!!
     
  11. frantzracing0

    frantzracing0 Weekend Warrior

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    Dont you worry about me. Ill be in those woods with a bow regardless. I will drop my poundage to 40 and sit in a wheelchair in a blind if I have to.
     
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    Damn, sorry to hear it. Hope you are well soon.
     
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    Sorry to read this. Did they say how long they estimate you have been infected. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you.
     
  14. JasonOhio2018

    JasonOhio2018 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Do you know how you got Lyme disease? Was it from a tick?
     
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    Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. Lyme disease is nasty stuff.
     
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    I feel bad for you.....it rough as I know as well. Some days death would have felt like a step up. They caught my early as they said, 6-8 rough weeks. IV antibiotics help me the most.

    Sent from my XT830C
     
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    DANG... that sucks! What about racing??? Are you able to do that currently?
    I tell ya... whenever I hit a golf ball into the deep rough, I just let it lie... I'm not taking any chances to have a tick crawl on my (well... I'm limiting them anyway).

    During archery season I wear Rhinoskin too and spray down my clothes with that Permathin (sp) stuff.

    Best of luck kicking this crap!!!
     
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    praying for a speedy recovery
     
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    frantzracing0 Weekend Warrior

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    Wont know until the 2nd half of my blood tests come back, and even then its just a guess.

    Almost def from a tick. Iv had a TON of them in my over the years

    I have only raced a handful of races this year as it is already (due to being broke with kids) but I will continue to race every change I get that im feeling up to it. Im actually in the process of building a brand new car from the ground up on a brand new chassis.
     
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    Family member of mine was just recently diagnosed so I'm kinda aware with what you're dealing with. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!


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